Which. one of the following is correct haemodialysis? (a)...

Which. one of the following is correct haemodialysis?
(a) Absorbs and resends excess of ions
(b) The dialysis unit has a coiled cellophane?
(c) Blood is pumped back through a suithe tuse haemodialysis
(d) Nitrogenous wastes are removed h

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Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis is a renal replacement therapy that cleanses the blood by removing waste products, excess salts, and fluids in patients with kidney failure. It involves diverting blood through a machine where it is filtered before being returned to the body.

Semipermeable Membrane

A semipermeable membrane is at the core of the dialyzer used in hemodialysis. This membrane allows small molecules like urea and other waste products to pass through from the blood into the dialysate, while preventing larger molecules, such as proteins, from escaping.

Diffusion

Diffusion is the process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. In hemodialysis, diffusion enables nitrogenous wastes and other small solutes to pass from the blood through the semipermeable membrane into the dialysate, effectively reducing their levels in the body.

Nitrogenous Waste Removal

The removal of nitrogenous wastes, such as urea and creatinine, is a primary goal of hemodialysis. These wastes accumulate in the blood when kidneys are not functioning properly and can be toxic if not efficiently filtered out during the dialysis process.

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